Objective To assess the effects of major multi-sport events on health and socioeconomic
determinants of health in the population of the city hosting the event. Design Systematic …

Events legacies have become a common feature in the public policy rhetoric surrounding
sport events of all sizes. Public policy planners and event organizers are increasingly …

Abstract The Olympic Games claim to be exemplars of sustainability, aiming to inspire
sustainable futures around the world. Yet no systematic evaluation of their sustainability …

In recent years, major sporting and cultural events such as the Olympic Games have
emerged as significant elements of public policy, particularly in efforts to achieve urban …

Sport is perceived to have the potential to alleviate a variety of social problems and
generally to 'improve'both individuals and the communities in which they live. Sport is …

This paper focuses on the legacy of mega sport events. First, the concept of legacy is
defined before the problems of measuring and forecasting legacy are discussed …

Who makes sport policy and why do we need it? What is the purpose of sport development
programmes? Sport Policy and Development answers these questions and more by closely …

This 2nd edition of a highly successful book (published in 2000) provides a comprehensive,
critical analysis of the Olympic Games using a multi-disciplinary social science approach …

Names: Gold, John R., 1949–editor.| Gold, Margaret M., editor. Title: Olympic cities: city
agendas, planning and the world's games, 1896-2032/edited by John R. Gold and Margaret …

The desire of governments for a'renaissance'of their cities is a defining feature of
contemporary urban policy. From Melbourne and Toronto to Johannesburg and Istanbul …